North Abaco Legislator Kirk Cornish has been acquitted of rape and assault expenses. Cornish was acquitted of all expenses final Thursday, marking the tip of what he described one of the difficult interval in his life.
After lower than two hours of deliberation, a nine-member jury unanimously discovered him not responsible of two counts of rape and one rely of assault, whereas delivering a 6-3 not responsible verdict on two extra assault and demise menace expenses. Justice Renae McKay thanked the jury for his or her service earlier than formally acquitting Cornish.
Justice Renae McKay, who presided over the three-week trial, thanked the jury for his or her service and acquitted Cornish on all expenses.
This was the second jury to listen to proof within the matter, after the primary jury was dismissed in Might after one member was reported to have a reference to the chief of the opposition.
Following the decision, Cornish issued a press assertion, thanking his legal team and expressed relief at the outcome, whereas additionally renewing his dedication to the folks of North Abaco and acknowledging their steadfast help.
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“Right now, I’m blessed to show the web page on what has been probably the most tough chapter of my life.”
“To the folks of North Abaco, I need you to know the way deeply I recognize your help. Your religion in me, even by way of these challenges, has been a profound supply of power, and I’m really humbled by the assumption you’ve proven.”
